Marantz PMD670 User Manual
Model PMD670 User Guide  
Portable Solid State Recorder  
®
Important Safety Instructions  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality  
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and  
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.  
15. Lightning – Lightning – Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system for added protection  
during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the  
product due to lightning and power line surges.  
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions  
should be read before the product is operated.  
16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be  
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric  
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme  
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or  
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions  
should be retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should  
be followed.  
17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or  
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of  
fire or electric shock.  
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp  
cloth for cleaning.  
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into  
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by  
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water–for  
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,  
swimming pool, in a wet basement, and the like.  
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the  
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.  
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's  
20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall  
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under  
the following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
instructions, and should use  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
a
mounting accessory  
9. A product and cart combination  
should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the  
product and cart combination to  
overturn.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions, as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to its normal operation.  
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in  
the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to  
protect it from overheating. These  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –  
this indicates a need for service.  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should  
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a  
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have  
been adhered to.  
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics  
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in  
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to  
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating  
condition.  
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the  
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your  
product dealer or local power company. For products intended  
to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the  
operating instructions.  
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a  
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
12. Power Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed  
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items  
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the product.  
13. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an  
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety  
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of  
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure  
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified  
by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as  
the original plug.  
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable  
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or  
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810  
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides  
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an  
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location  
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,  
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.  
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ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
WARNINGS  
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE  
UNIT  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
Do not insert anything into the equipment through  
the ventilation holes.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION  
810-21)  
Do not cover the ventilation with any items such  
as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the equipment.  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE  
GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
When disposing of used batteries, please comply  
with governmental regulations or environmental  
public instruction's rules that apply in your country  
or area.  
FIGURE 1  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
When setting up the recorder ensure that:  
• it will not be exposed to interference from  
external equipment.  
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV)  
system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the  
NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding  
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall  
be connected to the grounding system of the building,  
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
• it will not be exposed to electrostatic dis-  
charges.  
• it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.  
• heavy objects are not placed on the recorder.  
Copyright  
NOTE:  
Recording and playback of any material may require  
consent. For further information refer to the following  
US ordinances:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-  
ference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-  
ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guaran-  
tee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
• Copyright act of 1956  
• Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958  
• Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972  
• any subsequent statutory enactments and orders  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is con-  
nected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-  
nician for help.  
NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this  
unittofailtocomplywithPart15oftheFCCRulesand  
may void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
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CE marking (only EU version)  
English  
This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.  
Français  
Cet appareil est cnforme á la directive EMC et á la de directive sur les basses  
tensions.  
Deutsch  
Dieses Greät entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für  
Niederspannungsgeräte.  
Nederlands  
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen vooor apparatuur  
met laag voltage.  
Italiano  
Quest' unitá è conforme alle diretive EMC ed alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni.  
Português  
Esta unidade está em conformidade com as directivas EMC e as directivas de  
baixa voltagem.  
Español  
Esta unidad estáde acuerdo con las normas EMC y las relacionadas con baja  
tensión.  
Equipment mains working system  
This product complies with household power and safety requirements in your area.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
SI DICHIARA CHE L'APPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39  
RISPONDE ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELL'ART. 2 COMMA 1 DEL D.M. 28  
AGOSTO 1995 N° 548.  
MARANTZ EUROPE B.V.  
5600 EINDHOVEN  
THE NETHERLANDS  
FATTO A EINDHOVEN, IL 1/1/1997.  
"Este aparato lleva elementos antiparasitarios necesarios para cumplir con ls  
limites que se estableren en el Anexo V del Reglamento sobre Pertubaciones  
Radioelectricas e Interferencias aprobado en el Real Decreto 138/1989. (B.O.E.  
de 9 Febrero 1989)."  
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Quick Start  
2. Slide the POWER switch to the right and release.  
Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your  
new PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder and begin  
recording.  
POWER  
Note: Outside of the USA a CF card is not included.  
See page 41 for installing a CF card and page 22 to  
format a CF card.  
On first power up, wait  
for the PMD670 to  
initialize.  
TOTALTRACKTIME  
REC REMAIN kbps  
A-B  
Quick Start Basic Instructions  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
kHz  
AM  
PM  
A full display will  
appear momentarily.  
S.SKIP  
-dB  
INT  
TRACK  
MARK  
MIC  
LINE  
STOP  
DC IN 13V  
L
-dB  
R
The display will change  
to Loading then to  
Reading.  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
f.  
CANCEL  
-dB  
a.  
The display will change  
to this display for a  
newly formatted CF  
card.  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
REC  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
d.  
POWER  
b.  
REC PAUSE  
c. e.  
3. Slide the REC button to the right and release.  
Recording begins.  
a. Plug the AC adapter in.  
REC  
b. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.  
c. Slide the REC switch to start recording.  
d. Push and release REC PAUSE when record-  
ing is not necessary.  
a
The Rec indicator (a)  
will be lit and steady  
while recording.  
e. Slide the REC switch to resume recording.  
f. Push the STOP button to stop recording.  
b
c
TRACKTIME  
L
The display will  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
Quick Start Detailed Instructions  
-dB  
show the recording  
time (b) of the  
current track (c).  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
The PMD670 comes factory preset for recording voice  
using its built-in (internal) microphone. These are  
settings for recording a meeting, not settings for  
recording a vocal performance. Quick Start ignores  
your changing any of these presets, it even ignores  
installing batteries.  
4. Push and release the STOP button to stop record-  
ing and end the track (close the audio file).  
STOP  
1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD670.  
The display will  
a. Plug AC adapter into  
household power.  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
show the remaining  
recording time at  
current settings for  
the CF  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
example shows 4 hours 21 minutes and 02 seconds  
remaining  
DC IN 13V  
card.  
To transfer audio files to your computer:  
transfer the CF card, see page 37,  
or  
b. Plug the adaptor jack into the PMD670 at DC IN  
13V.  
connect via I/O, see page 43.  
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Table of Contents  
How to erase all track EDL marks ....... 21  
How to format a CF card ..................... 22  
TRACK JUMP buttons ........................... 23  
Precautions  
Warnings and Cautions ........................... 2  
Important Safety Instructions ................... 3  
Regulatory Compliance ........................... 4  
Quick Start ................................................... 6  
Table of Contents ......................................... 7  
US/Europe models ....................................... 8  
Package Contents........................................ 8  
Control and Connection Diagrams  
TRACK JUMP reverse button  
REC UNDO button .............................. 23  
TRACK JUMP forward button ....... 23  
....... 23  
-/REW button  
...................................... 23  
..................................... 23  
FWD/+ button  
MARGIN RESET/  
I/O MENU/STORE button ..................... 24  
MARGIN RESET button ......................... 24  
I/O button ............................................... 24  
MENU/STORE button ........................ 24  
MENU operations .............................. 24  
The Menu choices are:........................ 25  
How to set or change the  
Top ........................................................... 9  
Front ........................................................ 10  
Left side ................................................... 10  
Right side................................................. 10  
Bottom ..................................................... 10  
Display ..................................................... 11  
Introduction .................................................. 12  
Features ....................................................... 13  
Controls and Connections  
Date and time..................................... 25  
Date Format ........................................ 27  
Algor/File............................................ 28  
How to set or change the  
Top ............................................................ 14  
Speaker .................................................. 14  
MIC (internal microphone)...................... 14  
POWER switch....................................... 14  
Security cover ........................................ 14  
Recording setup controls  
Algor/file parameters ........................ 29  
Other menu choices:  
Manual track incrementing ............... 31  
Seamless play .................................. 31  
Silent Skip ........................................ 32  
Auto Cue .......................................... 33  
Single Play ....................................... 34  
Beep ................................................. 34  
Automatic Power Off ........................ 35  
Battery Type ..................................... 35  
Remote Mode................................... 36  
bwf ID numbers ................................ 36  
Menu Default .................................... 37  
PLAY/PAUSE /  
AUTO MARK switch ............................... 14  
PRE REC switch .................................... 15  
INPUT LOCK switch............................... 15  
ANALOG OUT switch............................. 15  
MIC ATTEN switch ................................. 15  
REPEAT switch ...................................... 16  
ANC switch............................................. 16  
EDL PLAY switch ................................... 16  
LEVEL CONT. switch ............................. 16  
INPUT button ......................................... 17  
What the Input selections do: .......... 17  
Recording (file) parameters ............. 17  
Input device(s) and channels........... 18  
A-B REPEAT button ............................... 18  
A-B Repeat playback ........................ 18  
MARK/ EDIT buttons ........................... 19  
EDL Marks.......................................... 19  
Adding EDL Marks........................... 19  
Locating EDL Marks ........................ 19  
Custom playback sequences........... 19  
Editing EDL Marks ........................... 19  
EDL A-B looping .............................. 20  
Edit mode ........................................... 20  
How to renumber tracks ................... 20  
How to erase tracks ......................... 20  
How to erase all EDL marks  
ENTER button  
PLAY/PAUSE button  
ENTER button ................................. 38  
STOP/CANCEL button ......................... 38  
Front  
.................................... 38  
....................... 38  
HP/SP VOLUME control ........................... 39  
Display ...................................................... 39  
REC PAUSE button................................... 39  
REC indicator ............................................ 39  
REC switch................................................ 39  
REC LEVEL controls ................................. 39  
PHONES jack............................................ 40  
DISPLAY button ........................................ 40  
LIGHT button............................................. 40  
KEY LOCK switch ..................................... 41  
wihin one track .................................... 21  
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Left side  
CHARGE indicator .................................... 41  
CF card compartment ............................... 41  
To eject a CF card .................................. 41  
To insert a CF card ................................. 41  
DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks .............................. 42  
DC IN 13V jack.......................................... 42  
I/O port ...................................................... 42  
How to connect via I/O port................. 43  
Right side  
Package contents  
• PMD670  
• 64MB CF card (US only)  
(shipped formatted and  
installed)  
Remote jack .............................................. 44  
Remote Mode........................................ 44  
LINE OUT/IN jacks.................................... 44  
MIC IN jacks.............................................. 44  
PHANTOM +48V switch............................ 45  
Microphone recommendations........... 45  
Carry studs................................................ 45  
Installing the carry strap ..................... 45  
Bottom  
• AC adapter  
• I/O cable (3 ft)  
• AA battery holder  
Battery compartment................................. 46  
Battery power ....................................... 46  
Installing AA size batteries............... 46  
Installing an optional  
• Carry strap  
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery...................... 46  
Display ........................................................ 47  
Care and maintenance................................. 48  
Recording time chart .................................... 49  
Troubleshooting ........................................... 50  
Record setting recommendations ................ 50  
Specifications ............................................... 51  
Optional accessories.................................... 51  
Menu defaults............................................... 51  
Warranty....................................................... 52  
• Carry strap retainers (2)  
• Security screws (3)  
ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long)  
For Memory compartment door (1)  
or Security cover (2 spares).  
• Plastic pin and retainer  
(spare -  
for Memory compartment door)  
• CD  
Contents of the CD may vary.  
Contents usually include:  
• PDF format manual(s)  
US/Europe models  
Several languages may be included.  
• Demonstration copy of PMD Edit software  
• Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMD Edit  
The US model, PMD670/UIB distributed in the  
USA, and European model, PMD670/W1B  
distributed elsewhere, differ slightly in supplied  
accessories and default settings. Those differ-  
ences are noted in this User Guide.  
• This User Guide  
• Customer Registration Document  
MODEL NO. PMD670/UIB  
or  
MODEL NO. PMD670/W1B  
MODEL NO. PMD670/U1B  
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Control and Connection Diagrams  
#
Control  
Page  
Top  
1
2
3
4
Speaker ..................................................... 14  
MIC (internal microphone)......................... 14  
POWER switch.......................................... 14  
Security cover ........................................... 14  
1
2
Setup controls  
STEREO  
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
L
R
5
6
7
8
9
AUTO MARK switch .................................. 14  
PRE REC switch ....................................... 14  
INPUT LOCK switch.................................. 15  
ANALOG OUT switch................................ 15  
MIC ATTEN switch .................................... 15  
AUTO MARK  
OFF ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670  
ALL  
OFF  
PRE REC  
OFF  
ANC  
LIMITER  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ALC  
MANUAL  
EDL PLAY  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
-
/
REW  
TRACK JUMP  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
I
/
O
MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
10 REPEAT switch ......................................... 15  
11 ANC switch................................................ 16  
12 EDL PLAY switch ...................................... 16  
13 LEVEL CONT. ........................................... 16  
14 INPUT button ............................................ 17  
15 A-B REPEAT button .................................. 18  
MARK/ EDIT controls  
3
4
16 Mark reverse button .................................. 18  
17 MARK/ EDIT button............................... 18  
18 Mark forward button .................................. 18  
Record/Playback controls  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
19 TRACK JUMP reverse button  
(playback).................................................. 23  
REC UNDO button (record) ...................... 23  
20 TRACK JUMP forward button  
8
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
R
9
10  
11  
12  
5
6
(playback).................................................. 23  
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
OFF  
21 -/REW button  
22 FWD/+ button  
23 MARGIN RESET/  
....................................... 23  
ANC  
LIMITER  
PRE REC  
..................................... 23  
ALC  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
13  
7
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
I/O MENU/STORE button  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARGIN RESET button (playback) .......... 24  
I/O button .................................................. 24  
MENU/STORE button ........................... 24  
MARK  
14 15  
16 17  
18  
22  
24 PLAY/PAUSE button  
PAUSE button (record).............................. 38  
ENTER button (menu)........................ 38  
25 STOP/CANCEL button .......................... 38  
(playback)......... 38  
19 20  
21  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
REC  
UNDO  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
I / O MENU/STORE  
23  
24  
25  
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Control  
Page  
Front  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
HP/SPK VOLUME control ...................... 39  
Display (see next page) ......................... 39  
REC PAUSE button................................ 39  
REC indicator. ........................................ 39  
REC switch ......................................... 39  
REC LEVEL controls .............................. 39  
PHONES jack......................................... 40  
DISPLAY button ..................................... 40  
LIGHT button.......................................... 40  
REC PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
REC  
L
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
REC  
LEVEL  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
7
8
9
10  
10 KEY LOCK switch .................................. 41  
Left side  
11  
12  
13  
11 CHARGE indicator ................................. 41  
12 CF card compartment ............................ 41  
13 DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks ........................... 42  
14 DC IN 13V jack....................................... 42  
15 I/O port ................................................... 42  
CHARGE  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DC IN 13V  
I/O  
OUT  
14 15  
Right side  
16 REMOTE jack ........................................ 44  
17 LINE IN/OUT jacks ................................. 44  
18 MIC IN jacks ........................................... 44  
19 PHANTOM power switch ....................... 45  
20 Carry studs ............................................. 45  
16 17  
18  
19  
L
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
L
R
PHANTOM  
+48V  
ON  
MIC  
REMOTE  
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
OFF  
1
GND  
2
HOT  
COLD  
3
20  
Bottom  
21 Battery compartment.............................. 46  
21  
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1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
9
10 11 12 13 14  
TOTALTRACKTIME  
REC REMAIN kbps  
A-B  
L
-dB  
R
00  
12  
0
20  
over  
40  
6
2
kHz  
AM  
PM  
-dB  
S.SKIP  
INT  
TRACK  
MARK  
MIC  
LINE  
15 16  
17  
18  
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26  
#
Control  
Page  
Display  
1 REC label.......................................... 47  
2 TOTAL label ...................................... 47  
3 REMAIN label .................................. 47  
4 TRACK label ..................................... 47  
5 TIME label......................................... 47  
6 kbps label.......................................... 47  
7 A-B label ........................................... 47  
8 Upper alphanumeric display ............. 47  
9 AM/PM label...................................... 47  
10 kHz label ........................................... 47  
11 L -dB R level meter labels ................ 47  
12 Left level meter ................................. 47  
13 -dB over scale .................................. 47  
14 Right level meter ............................... 47  
15 TRACK label .................................... 47  
16 MARK label ....................................... 47  
17 Lower alphanumeric display ............. 47  
18 INT MIC label .................................... 48  
19 LINE label ......................................... 48  
Hint:  
When making major changes to your re-  
cording setup we suggest the following  
procedure:  
20 Record  
21 Play  
......................................... 48  
.............................................. 48  
.......................................... 48  
...................................... 48  
1. Identify the appropriate input device  
(internal microphone, microphone(s),  
Line input).  
22 Pause  
23 Battery  
2. Select the input menu choice corre-  
sponding to your input device selection.  
(See page 17.)  
24 S. SKIP label ..................................... 48  
25 Peak level ......................................... 48  
26 -dB label............................................ 48  
3. If necessary, set or change the default  
Algor/File parameters for your recording  
situation. (See page 28.)  
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Introduction  
convert and edit audio files that were recorded  
on the PMD670.  
Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional  
PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder. The  
PMD670 is an audio recorder that records in  
digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash™  
memory card (CF card) or Microdrive™.  
Voice recording  
The PMD670 has several helpful features for  
voice recording in situations such as meetings,  
conferences or other events.  
Compact flash memory cards, also used in digital  
cameras, are widely available at consumer  
electronics retailers and computer resellers.  
• Use less memory (longer recording time)  
For voice recording the recording quality level  
(bit rate recorded and/or sampling frequency)  
can be set to the lowest levels permitting more  
time recorded on the CF card.  
Audio inputs may be from:  
• the built-in microphone,  
• condenser or dynamic microphone(s) con-  
nected to the XLR jacks,  
• Easy to use for recording  
One control begins recording. Simply slide and  
release the red REC switch.  
• line level audio sources connected to the  
LINE IN jacks, or  
• digital audio sources in SP/DIF format con-  
nected to the DIGITAL IN jack.  
• Security – Input settings  
After you have set up the input settings* for  
your application the settings can be set to ON  
with the INPUT LOCK switch.  
Audio outputs may be from:  
• the built-in speaker,  
• headphones connected to the PHONES jack,  
• analog audio devices such as an amplifier or  
other device connected to the LINE OUT  
jacks, and/or  
As an added precaution the input setting  
switches (including the ability to change input  
devices) can be protected with the supplied  
screw-on cover preventing unintentional  
changes.  
• digital audio devices using SP/DIF format  
connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack.  
Computer compatible  
*Settings for recording meetings for example,  
will usually be the same from meeting to meet-  
ing.  
The PMD670 records directly onto CF cards.  
Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or  
laptop computer by removing the CF card from  
the PMD670 or by using the supplied cable to  
connect the PMD670 to your computer via the I/O  
port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 com-  
pression format is directly available for intranet or  
internet file sharing.  
• Security – CF cards  
For added security the CF card compartment  
door can be secured with a screw. This is  
especially recommended if you transfer audio  
files via the I/O cable.  
• log and archive audio files  
• play audio files on your computer  
• save audio files to:  
Playback aids  
A common problem with lengthy voice or other  
recordings is difficulty in locating one or more  
specific passages for playback. The PMD670 has  
several ways to mark or tag specific record  
starting points.  
• your hard drive  
• a floppy  
• a CD-R disc  
• post streaming audio files on your web site  
• use software and your computer to transcribe  
digital recordings  
• Date and time  
A built-in date and time generator marks the  
beginning of each track.  
• An editing program (PMD Edit, available from  
Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you  
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Features  
• Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel)  
audio recording and playback.  
• Tracks  
A new track (file) is automatically started each  
time recording is stopped using the STOP  
button.  
• Records onto various types of CF cards.  
(Please refer to the Marantz Professional  
web site at www.marantzpro.com for a  
complete updated list of approved cards.)  
• Two different recording formats.  
• Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer  
II (MP2) or MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono  
and stereo.  
• Automatic recording  
The PMD670 can be set to stop recording  
when there is silence (Silent Skip) and auto-  
matically start when sound resumes. The  
PMD670 can be set to automatically add an  
EDL mark to the track at each such starting  
point.  
• Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear  
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM).  
• MS-DOS™ and Windows compatible file  
system.  
• EDL marks*  
• Selectable file types:  
• Wave (.wav)  
EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created  
during recording manually or automatically.  
EDL marks help you find those specific points  
in the recording.  
• Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf)  
• RAW MP2 (.mpg)/MP3 (.mp3).  
• recording bit rate is selectable  
• .mpg/mp3 compressed at 32kbps (recom-  
mended for dictation),  
*The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz  
Professional solid state recorders.  
32, 48, or 64kbps (recommended for voice  
recording), or  
• During playback you can search for EDL  
marks in forward or reverse.  
128, or 192 kbs (recommended for recording  
music)  
• You can change an EDL mark into a skip  
mark or an A-B repeating point. That lets you  
create custom playback sequences which  
include skipping audio between EDL marks  
or repeating audio between EDL marks.  
• PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 768kbps  
(mono) (very high quality mono audio record-  
ing)  
• PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 1536kbps  
(stereo) (recommended for very high quality  
audio recording)  
• Up to 255 EDL marks can be added to a CF  
card. EDL marks are numbered consecu-  
tively starting at one. During recording you  
can manually add an EDL mark by pressing  
MARK. EDL marks can be added automati-  
cally, for example at the beginning of each  
track.  
• Manual, manual with limiter and automatic  
record level control (ALC).  
• An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for  
reducing unwanted background noise.  
• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2  
seconds of audio before recording is started.  
• Portions of multiple recordings can be played  
back in sequence using EDL marks.  
• There are four ways to power the PMD670:  
• Included AC adapter  
• PMD Edit computer software, is specifically  
designed for the PMD670. PMD Edit recog-  
nizes EDL marks generated by the PMD670.  
This is especially useful for editing audio files  
on your PC. For more information visit  
www.marantzpro.com/Products/  
• AA Alkaline batteries (~ 6 hours)  
• Optional rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack  
RB1100 (~ 5 hours).  
• Optional rechargeable Ni-MH battery  
RB1650 (~ 7 hours).  
PMDEdit.html.  
• Built-in Time and Date generator marks the  
beginning of each track.  
• REMOTE jack permits a wired remote button  
for controlling the recording process.  
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Controls and Connections  
4. Security cover  
Use a small Phillips screw-  
driver to remove or replace  
the Security cover.  
1
2
The Security cover makes  
setup controls relatively unavailable. The setup  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670  
controls allow you to setup the PMD670 for your  
unique application. You can then have someone  
operate the PMD670 without concern that they  
might change something that could cause failure  
to record.  
EDIT  
iNPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
PLAY / PAUSE  
MARGIN RESET  
STOP  
POWER  
I
/
O
CANCEL  
MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
3
4
Note: Two 3mm machine  
screws 10mm long are used for  
the security cover.  
Top  
1. Speaker  
The played back audio signal is simulta-  
neously output to the built-in speaker, the  
PHONES jack, LINE OUT jacks and DIGITAL  
OUT jack. Headphones plugged into the  
PHONES jack mutes the internal speaker.  
The HP/SPK VOLUME control controls the  
built-in Speaker and Headphone volume.  
Recording setup controls  
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
R
5
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
OFF  
ANC  
LIMITER  
ALC  
PRE REC  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
2. MIC (internal microphone)  
OFF  
ON  
5. AUTO MARK switch  
Turns the automatic EDL  
mark feature on or off.  
POWER  
AUTO MARK  
3. POWER switch  
Slide to the right and release  
to turn Power on or off.  
If the AC adaptor is con-  
ON: During record, a pause (pushing the REC  
PAUSE button) adds an EDL mark to the track.  
During record an EDL mark is added to the track  
if a remote device (plugged into the REMOTE  
jack) is used to pause recording.  
nected at DC IN and plugged in, it powers the  
PMD670.  
If power is not detected at DC IN, battery power is  
automatically used if available.  
OFF: Pausing during record does not add an  
EDL mark to the track.  
When first powered up the PMD670 takes some  
time to initialize.  
Factory default: AUTO MARK switch ON.  
L
-dB  
R
Loading is dis-  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
played, then a blank  
screen for a while.  
L
-dB  
R
Reading is dis-  
played while the CF  
card is read.  
12  
0
00  
40  
20  
6
2
over  
-dB  
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8
9
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
R
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
OFF  
ALL  
ON  
STEREO  
6
L
R
8. ANALOG OUT switch  
Selects the audio output  
channel for playback.  
ANC  
LIMITER  
ALC  
PRE REC  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
7
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
EDIT  
ANALOG OUT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
a
Applies to playback output to LINE OUT, and  
Internal speaker or headphones.  
OFF  
ON  
6. PRE REC switch  
Lets you turn off pre  
record cache if it is not  
desired.  
L: Audio recorded on the Left channel is output to  
both the left and right output channels.  
PRE REC  
When power is on the PMD670 is constantly  
saving 2 seconds of audio input. This is called  
pre record cache. When recording is started by  
sliding the REC switch, or resumed from REC  
PAUSE by sliding the REC switch the pre-re-  
corded 2 seconds is recorded.  
If the recording is dual level mono (a mono input  
was recorded onto both the right and left channels)  
the L setting outputs the audio at a normal level  
while the right is reduced -15dB.  
STEREO: Audio recorded on the Left channel is  
output to the left output channel, and audio re-  
corded on the Right channel is output to the right  
output channel. Both channels are output to the  
internal speaker.  
OFF: Turns the 2 second pre-record cache off.  
ON: Leaves the 2 second pre-record cache on.  
Factory default: PRE REC switch at ON.  
R: Audio recorded on the Right stereo channel is  
output to both the left and right output channels.  
7. INPUT LOCK switch  
Factory default: ANALOG OUT switch at STEREO.  
OFF  
ON  
The INPUT LOCK switch  
lets you lock your selected  
input settings with a switch  
covered by the Security  
cover.  
INPUT LOCK  
9. MIC ATTEN switch  
The microphone attenuation  
switch permits the direct use  
of microphones that differ in  
sensitivity.  
0dB  
-20dB  
MIC ATTEN  
OFF: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at OFF  
push and release the INPUT button (a) to tab  
through the input choices. The selection “times  
out” to the displayed input choice in 5 seconds.  
0dB: No microphone attenuation.  
TIME  
-20dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to  
the XLR MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB.  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
Example  
display:  
Factory default: MIC ATTEN switch at 0dB.  
mono  
with INT MIC  
ON: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at ON  
pushing the INPUT button (a) does nothing  
(skips the input selection choices).  
Factory default: INPUT LOCK switch at OFF.  
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STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
High pass position reduces low fre-  
R
:
quency ambient noise only.  
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
10  
11  
12  
13  
OFF  
ALL  
ON  
ANC  
LIMITER  
ALC  
PRE REC  
US default: ANC switch at Band pass  
Europe default: ANC switch at FLAT.  
.
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
OFF  
ON  
2. EDL PLAY switch  
The EDL PLAY switch  
turns EDL PLAY off or on.  
SINGLE  
OFF ALL  
10. REPEAT switch  
EDL PLAY  
Lets you endlessly repeat  
playback of a track or entire  
memory card.  
OFF: When the EDL PLAY switch is at OFF  
PMD670 playback does not respond to EDL  
mark instructions.  
REPEAT  
OFF: No repeat.  
ON: When EDL PLAY is ON PMD670 playback  
follows EDL mark instructions regarding play-  
back order, skipping sections of recording on the  
memory card, or repeating a section of recording  
on the memory card.  
SINGLE: During playback the current track is  
repeated. When playback reaches the end of the  
track it automatically starts playback from the  
beginning of that track.  
ALL: During playback all tracks are repeated.  
When playback reaches the end of the last track  
it automatically starts playback from the begin-  
ning of the first track.  
Note: If the EDL PLAY switch is at ON and there  
are no EDL marks on the CF card (recording  
was done with the AUTO MARK switch at OFF)  
playback is not available. Switch to OFF for  
playback.  
Factory default: REPEAT switch at OFF.  
Factory default: EDL PLAY switch at OFF.  
Note:  
For other methods of repeat playback see the A-  
B REPEAT button and/or EDL A-B looping.  
LIMITER  
13. LEVEL CONT. switch  
ALC  
MANUAL  
The LEVEL CONT(rol)  
switch lets you select the  
type of input level control.  
11. ANC switch  
The ANC (Ambient Noise  
FLAT  
LEVEL CONT.  
Cancel) switch lets you  
choose to reduce ambi-  
ent noise before recording on the internal micro-  
phone or MIC inputs.  
MANUAL: At MANUAL you control the input level  
with the REC LEVEL controls.  
ANC  
LIMITER: At LIMITER peak sound levels that  
would distort the recording are limited.  
Ambient Noise Cancel positions do not change  
the memory used in recording. Examples of low  
ambient noise sources include: traffic, air condi-  
tioning hum, and wind noise.  
ALC: At ALC (Automatic Level Control = Auto-  
matic Gain Control) the PMD670 automatically  
responds to changes in input level. If recording is  
quiet the input level is increased. If recording is  
loud the input level is decreased. This is a desir-  
able feature when recording a meeting with several  
speakers, because a speaker close to the micro-  
phone and/or with a loud voice will be automati-  
cally recorded at a reduced level and a quiet  
speaker will be recorded at an increased level and  
is less likely to have their input missed.  
:
Band pass position reduces the lows  
and highs and passes (records) the center (voice  
level) audio frequencies. This reduces the re-  
cording of high and low frequency ambient noise.  
FLAT: No filtering applied.  
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STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
R
Note: The PMD670 'listens' only to the selected  
input. For example if the input selected is  
LRmono with LINE input, and no input source is  
connected to the LINE IN jacks the PMD670 will  
record silence.  
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
OFF  
ALL  
ANC  
LIMITER  
ALC  
PRE REC  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
a
US default: mono with INT MIC input.  
Europe default: stereo with MIC input.  
14  
What the input selections do:  
ALC is usually not desired when recording music  
(voice or instrument) because the transitions in  
input level may be audible in the recording, and  
can make the recording ‘hissy’ by raising the level  
during quiet passages and recording ambient  
noise.  
Selects the input device(s) and channels  
The input selection chooses which input(s) the  
PMD670 is using for recording and how many  
channels are recorded.  
Selects the recording (file) parameters  
The input selection also determines which set of  
algorithm/file parameters are used (stereo file,  
mono file, or digital file).  
The REC LEVEL controls do not work when the  
LEVEL CONT. switch is set at ALC.  
US default: LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC.  
Europe default: LEVEL CONT. switch at  
MANUAL.  
Recording (file) parameters:  
stereo (recorded as a stereo file): stereo with  
LINE input, stereo with MIC input, DLmono with  
MIC input.  
14. INPUT button  
The INPUT button lets you  
INPUT  
select the audio input and  
audio channels for record-  
ing.  
mono (recorded as a mono file): mono with INT  
MIC input, mono with LINE input, LR mono with  
LINE input, mono with MIC input, LRmono with  
MIC input.  
When the INPUT LOCK switch (a) is at OFF,  
press and release the INPUT button to tab  
through the input choices. When the desired  
input is displayed switch the INPUT LOCK  
digital (recorded as a digital file): DIGITAL IN  
input.  
switch (a) to ON.  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
Example  
display:  
INT  
MIC  
The default algorithm/file parameters are:  
mono  
with INT MIC  
stereo file: MP2, 48kHz sample frequency,  
128kbps per channel, and file extension .mpg.  
The nine input choices are:  
mono file: MP3, 44.1kHz sample frequency,  
32kbps, and file extension .mp3.  
mono with INT MIC input  
stereo with LINE input  
mono with LINE input (L only)  
LR mono with LINE input (L + R mix)  
DigiIn (digital input)  
digital file: MP2, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sample  
frequency (dependent on input source rather than  
default or PMD670 menu selection), 128kbps,  
and file extension .mpg.  
stereo with MIC input  
DLmono with MIC input (dual level mono, L  
only)  
Via the Algor/File Menu choice, the algorithm/file  
parameters for stereo, mono or digital files can  
be changed. See Algor/File Menu choice on page  
29.  
mono with MIC input (L only)  
LRmono with MIC input (L + R mix)  
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STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
R
Input device(s) and channels:  
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
OFF  
mono with INT MIC input  
Mono audio input from the internal microphone is  
recorded as a mono file.  
ANC  
LIMITER  
PRE REC  
ALC  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
stereo with LINE input  
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack is recorded  
on the Left channel.  
15  
15. A-B REPEAT button  
While in playback press and  
Audio input from the R LINE IN jack is recorded  
on the Right channel.  
release to start point A to point  
B repeat playback.  
A-B REPEAT  
mono with LINE input  
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack is recorded  
as a mono file.  
A-B Repeat playback  
Point A (starting point) is set when the A-B RE-  
PEAT button is pressed and released. The next  
press and release sets point B (ending point).  
Playback repeats between A and B.  
LR mono with LINE input  
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack and the R  
LINE IN jack are combined and recorded as a  
mono file.  
Note:  
You can use the -/REW or FWD/+ buttons be-  
tween setting the A and B points.  
You cannot use the TRACK JUMP forward or  
reverse buttons.  
DigiIn  
Digital audio data at 44.1kHz or 48kHz input  
through the DIGITAL IN jack can be recorded.  
You can pause during A-B repeat playback by  
pressing and releasing the PLAY/PAUSE button  
. Resume A-B playback by pressing the  
stereo with MIC input  
The microphone connected to the L MIC IN XLR  
jack is recorded on the Left channel and the  
microphone connected to the R MIC IN XLR jack  
is recorded on the Right channel.  
PLAY/PAUSE button  
again.  
Exit and cancel A-B repeat by pressing the STOP  
button  
or pressing the A-B REPEAT button.  
DLmono with MIC input  
In Dual Level mono with MIC input the micro-  
phone input from the L MIC IN XLR jack is re-  
corded on both the Left and Right channels. The  
Right channel is reduced -15dB.  
A-  
TRACKTIME  
A
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example display  
when an A point  
has been set.  
-dB  
TRACK  
mono with MIC input  
A-B  
In mono with MIC input the microphone input  
from the L MIC IN XLR jack is recorded as a  
mono file.  
TRACKTIME  
A-B  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example display  
during A-B repeat.  
-dB  
TRACK  
LRmono with MIC input  
Note:  
For other methods of repeat playback see the  
REPEAT switch and/or EDL A-B looping.  
In LR mono with MIC input the microphone input  
from the L MIC IN XLR jack and the R MIC IN  
XLR are combined and recorded as a mono file.  
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STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
R
Edit functions: editing EDL Marks to create  
custom playback sequences, erasing and renum-  
bering Tracks, and formatting the CF card.  
AUTO MARK  
ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ANALOG OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
OFF  
ANC  
LIMITER  
PRE REC  
ALC  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Custom playback sequences  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDL PLAY  
EDIT  
EDL Marks are numbered consecutively from 001  
and automatically renumbered when an EDL  
Mark is added or erased. Playback is also con-  
secutive from the point that playback begins.  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
16 17 18  
EDIT  
16, 17, 18. MARK/  
EDIT buttons  
EDL Mark custom playback can:  
MARK  
This button group  
controls EDL Marks and Editing functions.  
Skip playback from the beginning of a 'Skip' EDL  
Mark to the beginning of the next EDL Mark.  
EDL Marks  
Mark functions: manually adding Marks, and  
locating Marks.  
A-B loop from a 'Loop_A' EDL Mark to a 'Loop_B'  
EDL Mark.  
Note: EDL Marks are not automatically placed at  
the beginning of tracks. If you want your custom  
playback sequence to include track beginning  
points add EDL Marks to coincide with track  
beginning points by:  
Adding EDL Marks  
Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button to  
manually add an EDL Mark during recording.  
Press the MARK/ EDIT button during pause,  
recording, or playback to add an EDL Mark.  
During recording adding an EDL Mark introduces  
an audible click in the recording when using the  
internal microphone.  
a. Start playback by pressing and releasing  
PLAY/Pause  
and then pause playback by  
pressing and releasing PLAY/Pause  
again.  
b. Press and release TRACK JUMP forward  
or TRACK JUMP reverse  
until the desired  
Locating EDL Marks  
From Stop press and release the Mark forward  
button (18) or Mark reverse button (16) to tab  
through the EDL marks on the CF card.  
track number is displayed.  
c. Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button.  
Editing EDL Marks:  
EDL Mark location as recording time  
from the beginning of the track.  
All EDL Marks are initially entered as 'Point'  
marks.  
Example display.  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
R
-dB  
From Stop display the EDL Mark by pressing and  
releasing the Mark forward button (18) or Mark  
reverse button (16) to tab through the EDL marks  
on the CF card.  
MARK  
MARK dis-  
played (instead  
of TRACK)  
EDL Mark  
number  
EDL Mark type  
When the EDL mark to be edited is displayed  
press and release the MARK/ EDIT button. The  
current EDL Mark type will be flashing.  
To start playback from the displayed EDL Mark  
press and release the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
TRACKTIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
Example  
display.  
-dB  
MARK  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
-
-
-
-
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Edit mode  
Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button to  
tab through the EDL Mark types: Point, Skip,  
Loop_A, Loop_B, and Erase. When the type you  
want to change the EDL Mark to is flashing press  
Edit mode includes: Renumber (renumber  
tracks), TrkERASE (erase a track),  
TrkMkERASE (erase an EDL mark),  
AllMkERASE (erase all EDL marks), and FOR-  
MAT (format the CF card).  
and release the ENTER button  
.
TRACKTIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
How to renumber tracks  
-dB  
If you have erased tracks from the CF card it is  
easier to locate recordings if the tracks are  
renumbered.  
MARK  
Writing will be displayed briefly and the PMD670  
will return to stop mode.  
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
Skip  
An EDL Mark changed to 'Skip' will be skipped  
during EDL playback (playback with EDL PLAY  
switch at ON). Playback will skip to the beginning  
of the next EDL Mark.  
Renumber flash-  
ing in the display.  
While Renumber is flashing (5 seconds) press  
and release the ENTER button  
and release the STOP button  
A skipped EDL recording is not erased. The  
recording is still on the CF card. The skipped EDL  
recording will play if the EDL PLAY switch is at  
OFF. You can change the type later.  
. (Or press  
to cancel.)  
EDL A-B looping  
To playback an EDL A-B loop press the PLAY/  
EXECUTING will be displayed and the percent-  
age executing will increase to 100%.  
PAUSE button to begin playback then press  
and release the A-B REPEAT button.  
If there is an error, for example there is an EDL  
Mark of type Loop_A but no EDL Mark of type  
Loop_B an error message is displayed.  
100% done will be displayed momentarily. Then  
the PMD670 and the display will return to stop  
mode.  
TRACKTIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
Example  
display.  
-dB  
TRACK  
How to erase tracks  
Only one EDL A-B loop can programmed. When  
a 'Loop_A' or 'Loop_B' exists on a CF card and  
another is created the old mark automatically  
changes to a 'Skip'.  
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
Renumber flashing  
in the display.  
Erase  
When an EDL mark is erased the remaining EDL  
marks are automatically renumbered from 1  
through the number of EDL marks on the CF  
card.  
While Renumber is flashing (5 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button again.  
TrkERASE flashing  
in the display.  
While TrkERASE is flashing (5 seconds) press  
and release the ENTER button  
.
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How to erase all EDL marks within one track  
Track number flash-  
ing in the ERASE  
display.  
TRACK  
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
Renumber flashing in the display.  
Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or the  
-/REW button  
to select the track number  
you want to erase.  
While the display is  
flashing (5 seconds)  
Example track  
34.  
TRACK  
press and release the MARK/ EDIT button two  
more times.  
While the track to be erased is flashing (5 sec-  
onds) press and release the ENTER button  
TrkMkErase flashing  
in the display.  
.
(Or press and release the STOP button  
cancel.)  
to  
While TrkMkERASE is flashing (5 seconds) press  
and release the ENTER button  
EXECUTING will  
be displayed  
momentarily.  
.
TRACK  
Done will be dis-  
played momen-  
tarily.  
TRACK  
TRACK  
Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or the  
The PMD670 and the display will return to stop  
mode.  
-/REW button to select the track that con-  
tains the EDL Marks you want to erase.  
The recording time (file space on the CF card)  
used by the erased track is available for record  
ing.  
Example Track 12.  
TRACK  
While the track number is flashing (5 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
press and release the STOP button  
cel.)  
. (Or  
to can-  
EXECUTING  
will be displayed  
momentarily.  
TRACK  
Done will be  
displayed mo-  
TRACK  
mentarily.  
The PMD670 and the display will return to stop  
mode.  
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How to erase all EDL marks  
FORMAT flashing  
in the display.  
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
While FORMAT is flashing (5 seconds) press and  
release the ENTER button  
Renumber flashing  
in the display.  
.
FORMAT OK?  
flashing in the  
display.  
While the display is flashing (5 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button three more  
times.  
The display asks you to confirm that you want to  
format the CF card. Formatting the CF card will  
erase all recordings on the card.  
AllMkErase flash-  
ing in the display.  
While AllMkERASE is flashing (5 seconds) press  
.
While FORMAT OK? is flashing press and re-  
lease the ENTER button  
and release the ENTER button  
to confirm. (Or  
press and release the STOP button  
to cancel.)  
AllMkErOK?  
flashing in the  
display.  
EXECUTING will be  
displayed momen-  
tarily.  
The display asks you to confirm that you want to  
erase all EDL Marks on the CF card. While  
AllMkErOK? is flashing press and release the  
Done will be dis-  
played momentarily.  
ENTER button  
to confirm. (Or press and  
release the STOP button  
to cancel.)  
The PMD670 returns to stop mode.  
EXECUTING will be  
displayed momen-  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
MARK  
BlankCard will be  
displayed.  
-dB  
tarily.  
INT  
MIC  
Done will be dis-  
played momentarily.  
The CF card formats used by the PMD670 are  
Windows compatible. You can copy audio files  
MARK  
using a Windows compatible computer* that can  
read a CF card or be connected via the I/O port.  
The PMD670 and the display will return to stop  
mode.  
*Or a Macintosh computer that can recognize  
Windows compatible removable drives.  
How to format a CF card  
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
CF cards with less than 2 GB capacity are auto-  
matically formatted FAT16 (FAT = File Allocation  
Table).  
Renumber flashing  
in the display.  
CF cards with 2 - 8 GB capacity are automatically  
formatted FAT32.  
While the display is flashing (5 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button four more  
times.  
The maximum CF card that can be formatted in  
the PMD670 is 8 GB. If larger cards are used  
please format in your computer.  
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20. TRACK JUMP forward button  
Controls and Connections  
Top continued  
During playback press and release to jump to the  
next track. If pressed while playing the last track  
jumps to the first track on the CF card.  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670  
EDIT  
iNPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
I
/
O
MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
19  
20  
21  
22  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
REC  
UNDO  
21. - /REW button  
22. FWD/+ button  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
During playback press and hold the -/REW button  
to "rewind", do an audible search in the  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
I / O MENU/STORE  
reverse direction. Press and hold the FWD/+  
button  
to "forward", do a 2X speed audible  
TRACK JUMP  
19, 20. TRACK  
JUMP buttons  
search in the forward direction. Release to  
return to normal forward playback.  
REC  
UNDO  
During play pause, press and hold the -/REW  
TRACK JUMP reverse button  
REC UNDO button  
TRACK JUMP forward button  
button  
or the FWD/+ button  
to rewind or  
fast forward quickly. The rewind or fast forward is  
at 10X speed for three seconds, then automati-  
cally speeds up to 140X speed.  
19. TRACK JUMP reverse button  
During playback press and release to jump to the  
previous track. If pressed while playing the first  
track jumps to the last track on the CF card.  
Notes:  
If the -/REW button  
or the FWD/+ button  
is held past the beginning or end of a track the  
rewind or fast forward will continue onto the  
previous or next track.  
19. REC UNDO button  
During recording press and release twice to undo  
(erase) the recording and pause recording at the  
beginning of the track.  
If REPEAT SINGLE or REPEAT ALL is on, the  
rewind or fast forward will follow the repeat order.  
Does not function in EDL playback or EDL A-B  
repeat.  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
R
Example display  
during record.  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
During Editing and Menu functions press and  
release the -/REW button  
to increment a  
Example display for  
3 seconds after  
REC UNDO button  
is pressed.  
TRACKTIME  
parameter in the - direction and press and re-  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
lease the FWD/+ button  
to increment a  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
parameter in the + direction.  
Example if REC  
UNDO button is  
pressed again  
within the 3 sec-  
onds.  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
Recording is at REC pause at the beginning of  
the track.  
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Controls and Connections  
Top continued  
MENU/STORE button  
The PMD670 Menu lets you preset various  
parameters. To access the Menu with POWER  
on and the PMD670 in Stop:  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670  
EDIT  
iNPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
I
/
O
MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
4
3
EDIT  
iNPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
I
/
O
MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
I / O MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
I / O MENU/STORE  
23  
1
2, 5  
Menu operations  
MARGIN RESET  
23. MARGIN RESET/  
I/0 MENU/STORE  
button  
1. Press and hold the MENU/STORE button  
for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear  
(flashing) in the display.  
Several functions depend-  
ing on state of the  
PMD670.  
i / O MENU/STORE  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example  
display:  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
MARGIN RESET button  
During record press and release to reset the  
peak level margin.  
2. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button . The  
Example display  
Menu choice will appear. If the flashing MENU  
times out start over at 1.  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
with level margin at  
-02dB before press-  
ing the MARGIN  
RESET button.  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
The last Menu choice entered appears, the  
following starts from the Date/Time menu  
choice.  
level margin  
The level margin displays the highest level  
achieved since the track began or the MARGIN  
RESET button was pressed and released. OV  
indicates a margin over 0dB.  
3. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
I/O button  
Connects the CF card via the I/O port to a con-  
nected device (usually a computer).  
4. or the -/REW button  
menu choices.  
to tab through the  
From power off press and hold the I/O button  
while you slide the POWER switch on the  
PMD670 to the right to power on.  
The rest of the menu setting procedure differs  
slightly depending on the menu item. In  
general you:  
This display  
appears.  
5. Press and release the ENTER button  
select a menu choice.  
to  
The CF card in the PMD670 appears as an  
external drive on a connected computer.  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
setting.  
to change the menu  
Power off to disconnect.  
See page 43, How to connect via the I/O port.  
7. Press and release the ENTER button  
confirm the menu setting.  
to  
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Then either:  
RemoteMode – Set the effect of the optional  
wired remote switch.  
8a. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
ID1 – Set the description ID code for broadcast  
wave file recordings.  
the -/REW button  
choice, or  
to tab to another menu  
ID2 – Set the origin ID code for broadcast wave  
file recordings.  
8b. Press and release the  
MENU/STORE  
button to write the menu changes and return  
to stop mode, or  
ID3 – Set the origin reference ID code for broad-  
cast wave file recordings.  
8c. Press and release the CANCEL button  
to  
cancel any menu changes and return to stop  
mode.  
Default – Reset all Menu settings to factory  
default settings.  
The Menu choices are:  
How to set or change the Date and time  
The date and time are written on each audio  
track (file) when the track is started. When an  
audio track is viewed on a computer this date  
and time appears as when the file was 'modi-  
fied'. (US date format is illustrated.)  
Date/Time – For setting or changing the Date and  
Time associated with when an audio track (file)  
was created.  
DateForm – For selecting the date order.  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. MENU  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
Algor/File – For setting or changing the recording  
compression algorithm, associated bit rate, audio  
file type, and channels recorded.  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example  
display:  
M. Track – Turn manual track incrementing  
feature on or off.  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
SeamlsPly – Turn the Seampless play feature on  
or off.  
2. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
.
S.Skip – Turn Silent Skip feature on or off, set the  
number of seconds the dB level must meet or  
exceed the set threshold, and set the dB threshold  
level.  
The Date/Time  
Menu choice  
will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at 1.)  
A.Cue – Turn the Auto Cue feature on or off, set  
the number of micro-seconds the dB level must  
meet or exceed the set threshold, and set the dB  
threshold level.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
again. The current date and time information  
will be displayed with the month flashing.  
PM  
Example  
display.  
S.Play – Turn the single track play feature on or  
off.  
Beep – Turn the beep on or off.  
4. With the month flashing press and release  
the FWD/+ button  
ton to tab through the months. When the  
month is correct, Press and release the  
ENTER button  
or the -/REW but-  
A.PowOff – Enable or disable the Automatic  
Power Off feature.  
.
Batt_Type – Set the battery type.  
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The day will be flashing.  
Example  
display.  
PM  
The display will return to stop mode.  
Note:  
5. With the day flashing press and release the  
FWD/+ button or the -/REW button to  
tab through days. When the day is correct,  
The date and time settings will remain for about  
a month if the AC Adapter is not plugged in and  
no batteries are installed.  
press and release the ENTER button  
The year will be flashing.  
.
Example  
Display  
PM  
6. With the year flashing press and release the  
FWD/+ button or the -/REW button to  
tab through years (2003 - 2099). When the  
year is correct, press and release the ENTER  
button  
.
The hour will be flashing.  
Example  
display.  
PM  
7. With the hour flashing press and release the  
FWD/+ button or the -/REW button to  
tab through hours. AM, PM will change when  
you pass 12, check that it is correct. When  
the hour and AM/PM is correct, Press and  
release the ENTER button  
The minute will be flashing.  
.
Example  
display.  
PM  
8. With the minute flashing press and release  
the FWD/+ button or the -/REW but-  
ton to tab through minutes. When the  
minute is correct, Press and release the  
ENTER button  
.
Date/Time will be  
flashing.  
9. Press and release the MENU/STORE  
button. If you have made changes to the date  
and/or time Stored will be displayed briefly.  
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How to set or change the Date Form  
The date form is the date order month/day/year or  
day/month/year.  
7. Press and release the  
MENU/STORE  
button to write the menu changes and return  
to stop mode, or  
The US default is M/D/Y (month/day/year).  
The Europe default is D/M/Y (day/month/year).  
8. Press and release the CANCEL button  
to  
cancel all menu changes and return to stop  
mode.  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. MENU  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example  
display:  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
2. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
The Date/Time Menu choice will appear.  
.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at 1.)  
3. While Date/Time is flashing (for about 3  
seconds) press and release the FWD/+ button  
. The DateForm Menu choice will appear  
4. Press and r lease the ENTER button  
again. TheM/D/Y choice will flash.  
Example  
display.  
5. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
the -/REW button to toggle between  
or  
M/D/Y and D/M/Y. When the desired form  
appears press and release the ENTER button  
.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
choice, or  
to tab to another menu  
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Algor/File  
Bit Rate  
The PMD670 can record in a variety of compres-  
sion algorithm, associated bit rate, file format, and  
recording type (channels recorded) parameters.  
See explanations below and chart in right column.  
The bit rate for PCM is constant at 768kbps/ch.  
MP2 and MP3 can be recorded at a number of  
different bit rates.  
File Format  
First select your input device (internal micro-  
phone, microphone(s), Line in, or digital input).  
The file format (3 character computer file exten-  
sion) might be .wav, .bwf, .mpg or .mp3. Broad-  
cast Wave Files (.bwf) include identification codes  
in the file header.  
Second select your input channel choice with the  
INPUT button, see page 17.  
Algor/File  
1
default  
Recording Type  
2
4
5
6
3
The recording type can be stereo (two channels  
of recording) mono (one channel of recording) or  
digital. This is set by your choice of input device  
and input channel choice.  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
.wav/.bwf  
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PCM  
MP2  
MP3  
Algorithm  
The PMD670 can record using three methods two  
of which are compression algorithms: PCM, MP3,  
and MP2.  
384,256,192,128,96,64 .mpg/.bwf  
Stereo  
320,256,160,128,80,64  
.mp3/.bwf  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is  
uncompressed. These are high quality audio  
files used in the recording industry. For ex-  
ample, for recording CD quality music. PMD  
Edit and other professional level computer  
applications are available for computer process-  
ing of PCM files.  
160,128,80,64,40,32  
.wav/.bwf  
PCM  
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24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
MP3 (MPEG1 Layer III) is highly compressed,  
and creates relatively small files that are com-  
monly used to transfer files on the internet.  
.mpg/.bwf  
.mp3/.bwf  
192,128,96,64,48,32  
160,128,80,64,40,32  
MP2  
MP3  
Mono  
MP2 (MPEG1 Layer II) is a compressed file  
format that is commonly used in broadcasting.  
MP2 audio is a higher quality than MP3. This is  
especially useful when lower bitrates are used.  
If you are a news reporter you will probably  
want to record in MP2 format using the .bwf  
extension.  
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.wav/.bwf  
.mpg/.bwf  
PCM  
MP2  
MP3  
Dig-In  
- -  
384,256,192,128,96,64  
.mp3/.bwf  
320,256,160,128,80,64  
Sample Frequency  
Chart of Algorithm/File Parameters  
Column  
Sample frequency is measured in kHz (kilo  
Hertz). The sample frequency is the number of  
samples of the audio wave(s) per second. For  
example, the PMD670 can record PCM at 48 kHz  
that is 48,000 samples per second.  
2. selected by input device and input channel  
choice  
3. file choice  
4. sample frequency  
5. bit rate  
6
file extension  
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Algor/File  
1
default  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button . The  
2
4
5
6
3
Date/Time Menu choice, or the last menu  
choice, will appear.  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
.wav/.bwf  
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PCM  
MP2  
384,256,192,128,96,64 .mpg/.bwf  
Stereo  
c. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until the Algor/File is flashing.  
320,256,160,128,80,64  
.mp3/.bwf  
MP3  
PCM  
160,128,80,64,40,32  
d. Press and release the ENTER button  
You are now at column 2 of the chart of  
.
.wav/.bwf  
- - - - - - - - -  
Algorithm File Parameters where you choose  
between the parameters for Stereo, Mono, or  
Dig-in input selections.  
48  
.mpg/.bwf  
.mp3/.bwf  
192,128,96,64,48,32  
160,128,80,64,40,32  
MP2  
MP3  
44.1  
32  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
kbps  
kHz  
Mono  
Mono flashing  
in display.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
22.05  
16  
the -/REW button  
ing type choice.  
to tab to your record-  
- - - - - - - - -  
.wav/.bwf  
.mpg/.bwf  
PCM  
MP2  
MP3  
Dig-In  
- -  
384,256,192,128,96,64  
kbps  
Example  
display with  
Stereo chosen.  
kHz  
.mp3/.bwf  
320,256,160,128,80,64  
How to set or change the Algor/File parameter  
defaults.  
Press and release the ENTER button  
accept the Stereo choice and switch to  
column 3.  
to  
or  
The Chart of Algorithm/File Parameters reflects  
the menu setting procedure of those parameters.  
The factory defaults are circled.  
3. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
1. Select the Algor/File menu choice:  
the -/REW button  
choice.  
to tab to your algorithm  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will ap-  
pear (flashing) in the display.  
kbps  
kHz  
Example display  
with MP2 cho-  
sen.  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example  
display:  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
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How to set or change the Algor/File param-  
eters continued  
5. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
choice.  
to tab to your bit rate  
Algor/File  
1
default  
2
4
5
6
3
Example  
display with  
128 chosen.  
kbps  
kHz  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
48  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
.wav/.bwf  
- - - - - - - - -  
PCM  
MP2  
MP3  
In our example we press and release the  
ENTER button to accept the 128 choice  
and switch to column 6.  
384,256,192,128,96,64 .mpg/.bwf  
Stereo  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
320,256,160,128,80,64  
.mp3/.bwf  
the -/REW button  
format choice.  
to tab to your file  
160,128,80,64,40,32  
Example  
display with  
.bwf chosen.  
.wav/.bwf  
PCM  
- - - - - - - - -  
24  
22.05  
16  
48  
44.1  
32  
48  
In our example we press and release the  
ENTER button to accept the .bwf choice  
and switch to Algor/File.  
.mpg/.bwf  
.mp3/.bwf  
192,128,96,64,48,32  
160,128,80,64,40,32  
MP2  
MP3  
Mono  
44.1  
32  
24  
22.05  
16  
In this example we press and release the  
MENU/STORE button to save the change  
and exit menu. Stored is displayed briefly.  
- - - - - - - - -  
.wav/.bwf  
.mpg/.bwf  
PCM  
MP2  
MP3  
Dig-In  
- -  
384,256,192,128,96,64  
.mp3/.bwf  
320,256,160,128,80,64  
In our example we press and release the  
ENTER button to accept the MP2 choice  
The display returns to stop mode.  
Note:  
and switch to column 4.  
Changes to Algor/File usually also mean hard-  
ware and INPUT menu changes. In our example  
we changed the default MP2 Stereo.mpg with to  
MP2 Stereo .bwf. We would expect to connect  
microphones, change the INPUT settings from  
mono with INT MIC input to stereo with MIC  
input, and enter ID numbers for the .bwf file  
header.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
frequency choice.  
to tab to your sample  
kbps  
Example  
display with  
44.1 chosen.  
kHz  
In our example we press and release the  
ENTER button to accept the 44.1 choice  
and switch to column 5.  
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Other menu choices:  
Seamless Play.  
Manual track incrementing.  
When Seamless Play is On, during playback  
multiple tracks will be played back in sequence  
without any break (space) between the tracks.  
When Seamless Play is Off, during playback  
multiple tracks will be played back in sequence  
with breaks (brief periods of silence) between the  
tracks.  
When Manual track incrementing is on, during  
recording slide and release the REC switch to  
increment the track. A new track is created at that  
point. There is no break in recording. When  
Manual track incrementing is off, sliding and  
releasing REC switch during recording does  
nothing.  
Default setting is Off.  
Default setting is On.  
1. Select the Seamls Ply menu choice:  
1. Select the M. Track menu choice:  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear  
(flashing) in the display.  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until Seamls Ply is displayed and  
flashing.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until M. Track is displayed and  
flashing.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the SeamlsPly choice and switch to  
Off or On.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the M. Track choice and switch to ON  
or OFF.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and On.  
to toggle between Off  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and Off.  
to toggle between On  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
.
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
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Silent Skip.  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
Silent skip automatically pauses recording when  
there is a period of silence and continues record-  
ing when sound resumes. Silent Skip looks for  
sound below a preset level for a preset period of  
time. When that occurs the PMD670 switches to  
record pause. When a signal of about -30 dB is  
input recording resumes.  
button  
onds.  
to switch to set or change sec-  
-dB  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
to change the number  
of seconds of silence. The range is 1 to 5.  
For example, if you are both the recorder and  
master of ceremonies for an event, you can  
preset the PMD670 for recording and automati-  
cally start recording when you start speaking into  
the microphone.  
7. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
level.  
to switch to the decibel threshold  
-dB  
When the AUTO MARK switch is at ON resump-  
tion of recording after a record pause by Silent  
Skip adds an EDL mark.  
8. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
the -/REW button to change the (-dB)  
or  
Default settings are Off, 03 seconds, and -40 dB.  
1. Select the S.Skip menu choice:  
decibel threshold level. The range is 20 to 60  
in 5 dB increments.  
9. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
to switch to S.Skip flashing.  
-dB  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-  
onds) press and release the ENTER button  
. The last Menu choice selected will  
appear.  
10. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until S.Skip is displayed and  
flashing.  
-dB  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the S.Skip choice and switch to On or  
Off.  
-dB  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and OFF.  
to toggle between ON  
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Auto Cue  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
Auto Cue skips the silence at the beginning of an  
audio track and pauses playback at the point  
where the sound is loud enough for long enough.  
You can adjust how loud (how many dB) and how  
long (milliseconds) the audio has to be before  
playback is cued.  
the -/REW button  
to change the number  
of milliseconds of sound exceeding the  
threshold. The range is 5 to 60 in five milli-  
second increments.  
7. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
level.  
to switch to the decibel threshold  
If S.Play is selected (see next page), when the  
end of the track is reached Auto Cue pauses  
playback cued to the sound of the next track.  
-dB  
Default settings are Off, 20 milliseconds, and -40  
dB.  
8. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button to change the decibel  
threshold level. The range is -60dB to -20dB  
in 5dB increments.  
1. Select the A.Cue menu choice:  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will ap-  
pear (flashing) in the display.  
9. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
to switch to A.Cue flashing.  
-dB  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
10. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until A.Cue is displayed and  
flashing.  
-dB  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the A.Cue choice and switch to On or  
Off.  
-dB  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and Off.  
to toggle between On  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button  
onds.  
to switch to set or change millisec-  
-dB  
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Beep  
Single Play  
When battery charge can provide no more than  
1-3 minutes of recording or playback and Beep is  
set to On, the battery indicator will flash, the REC  
indicator will flash and the PMD670 will beep.  
During playback, when Single Play and Auto Cue  
are Off, and the end of a track is reached the  
next track automatically starts playing.  
During playback, when Single Play is On, and  
the end of a track is reached the PMD670 auto-  
matically pauses. This differs from Auto Cue in  
that Single Play does not cue to start of audio.  
If the PMD670 is not operated for 30 minutes  
during stop or play pause, power can be auto-  
matically shut off to conserve battery life. (See  
A.PowOFF next page.) If A.PowOFF is set to Y,  
and Beep is set to ON, the PMD670 will beep to  
alert you that the power is shutting off.  
Default is S.Play Off.  
1. Select the S.Play menu choice:  
Default is Beep On.  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
1. Select the Beep menu choice:  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-  
onds) press and release the ENTER button  
. The last Menu choice selected will  
appear.  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until S.Play is displayed and  
flashing.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until Beep is displayed and flash-  
ing.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the S.Play choice and switch to On or  
Off.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the Beep choice and switch to On or  
Off.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and OFF.  
to toggle between ON  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and OFF.  
to toggle between ON  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button to switch to S.Play flashing.  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button to switch to Beep flashing.  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
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6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop  
mode.  
Battery Type  
The PMD670 can operate on 8 store bought AA  
size Alkaline, Ni-Cd* or Ni-MH* batteries.  
*Not charged by the built-in charger.  
Automatic Power Off  
If the PMD670 is not operated for 30 minutes  
during stop or play pause, power can be auto-  
matically shut off to conserve battery life.  
An optional Ni-Cd battery pack (Model RB1100  
available from Marantz Professional) will be  
charged by the built-in charger when the AC  
adaptor is plugged in.  
Default is A.PowOFF Y (on).  
1. Select the A.PowOFF menu choice:  
An optional Ni-MH battery pack (Model RB1650  
available from Marantz Professional) can be used  
but is not charged by the built in charger and  
requires Marantz Professional charger model  
BC600.  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-  
onds) press and release the ENTER button  
. The last Menu choice selected will  
appear.  
Default is Alkaline.  
1. Select the Batt_Type menu choice:  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear  
(flashing) in the display.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until A.PowOff is displayed and  
flashing.  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
to  
accept the A.PowOff choice and switch to Y  
or N.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until Batt_Type is displayed and  
flashing.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
and N.  
to toggle between Y  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
accept the Batt_Type choice and switch to  
the type of battery.  
to  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button to switch to A.PowOff flashing.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/REW button  
to tab between Alka-  
line, Ni-Cd, and Ni-MH.  
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5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button to switch to Batt_Type flashing.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
the -/REW button to tab through the  
or  
RemoteMode choices: StartStop, EDL Mark,  
PWR REC, or M.Track  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
Remote Mode  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
Use a wired remote, not supplied, to control the  
PMD670. There are four remote modes:  
• StartStop – during recording or playback  
switch the remote off to pause, on to resume.  
• EDL Mark – during recording or playback  
switch remote to on to add an EDL mark.  
• PWR REC – during power off, switch remote  
to on to turn power on and begin recording.  
During recording switch remote to off to stop  
recording and power off.  
button  
to switch to RemoteMode flashing.  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
Broadcast Wave ID numbers  
Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf) has three identifi-  
cation numbers in the header (Extension Chunk):  
Description, Originator, and Originator Refer-  
ence.  
• M.Track – during recording, switch remote to  
on to increment the track. A new track is  
created at that point.  
For example, if the IDs are used for a broadcast  
station ID1 could be the identifier of the station,  
ID2 could be used for the department code, and  
ID3 for the badge number of the reporter.  
Default is StartStop.  
1. Select the RemoteMode menu choice:  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
Default is all ID number at 000000.  
1. Select the ID1 menu choice:  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will  
appear (flashing) in the display.  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
.
press and release the ENTER button  
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-  
onds) press and release the ENTER button  
. The last Menu choice selected will  
appear.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until RemoteMode is displayed  
and flashing.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until ID1 is displayed and flashing.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
accept the RemoteMode choice and switch  
to RemoteMode choices.  
to  
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3. Press and release the ENTER button  
accept the ID# choice and switch to the  
highest number position.  
to  
Menu Default  
The Default menu choice resets all menu items to  
their defaults. This is handy if you are setting up a  
new setting configuration because you don't have  
to check all the settings, you know they are at the  
default.  
Defaults are listed for each menu item.  
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
Note:  
US defaults are used for illustration. See page 51  
for a table of menu defaults.  
the -/REW button  
0 through 9.  
to tab through the digits  
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER  
button to switch to the next digit.  
1. Select the Default menu choice:  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear  
(flashing) in the display.  
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
or  
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
the -/REW button  
0 through 9.  
to tab through the digits  
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.  
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at  
a.)  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all six digits are  
set.  
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until Default is displayed and  
flashing.  
7. Press and release the ENTER button  
switch to ID# flashing.  
to  
8. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
switch to the next ID#.  
to  
3a Press and release the ENTER button  
write the defaults. EXECUTING will be  
displayed,  
to  
9. Repeat 5 - 8 for all three ID numbers. When  
ID3 is flashing,  
then Done will be displayed briefly.  
10. Press and release the FWD/+ button  
to  
switch to another menu choice, or press and  
release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.  
3b. Or, press and release the CANCEL button  
to exit menu mode without changing menu  
settings.  
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Controls and Connections  
Top continued  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670  
EDIT  
iNPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
I
/
O
MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
REC  
UNDO  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
I / O MENU/STORE  
24  
25  
PLAY / PAUSE  
24. PLAY/PAUSE but-  
ton (playback)  
ENTER button  
(menu)  
ENTER  
PLAY/PAUSE button  
From stop press and release to begin playback.  
During playback press and release to pause  
playback.  
During playback pause, press and release to  
resume playback.  
PLAY / PAUSE  
ENTER button  
During menu functions press  
and release to accept the  
current setting and switch to  
ENTER  
the next menu item to be set.  
STOP  
25. STOP/CANCEL button  
During recording, press and  
release to stop recording and  
end the track (file).  
CANCEL  
During playback, press and release to stop  
playback and end the playback session. When  
you resume playback starts at the beginning of  
the first track.  
During menu operations press and release to  
cancel all entries made and return to stop mode.  
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Front  
A REC PAUSE does not increment the track.  
1
2
3 4  
5
6
If the AUTO MARK switch is at ON, a REC  
PAUSE adds an EDL mark. When recording is  
resumed the following is displayed for a couple of  
seconds.  
REC PAUSE  
REC  
L
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
REC  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
TRACKTIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
-dB  
MARK  
1. HP/SPK VOLUME control  
Turn to adjust the volume of  
headphones plugged into the  
PHONE jack or the built-in  
speaker.  
d
e
f
HP/SPK VOLUME  
MARK (d) is displayed to indicate that the num-  
ber (e) indicates the count of EDL marks.  
"inTotal" (f) reminds you that EDL marks are  
counted from the beginning the Flash memory  
card not the beginning of the current track.  
Audio on the built-in speaker is automatically  
interrupted when recording with the internal  
microphone.  
4. REC indicator  
Red indicator light is lit  
and steady during  
During playback what is heard on the L or R  
headphone depends on the recording and for a  
Stereo or Dual Mono recording, the setting of the  
ANALOG OUT switch.  
REC  
Record, flashing during Record pause.  
REC  
5. REC switch  
TOTALTRACKTIME  
REC REMAIN kbps  
A-B  
2. Display  
See Display on  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
kHz  
AM  
PM  
From Stop slide to the  
right and release to start  
S.SKIP  
-dB  
INT  
TRACK  
MARK  
MIC  
LINE  
page 43 for  
details.  
recording.  
From REC PAUSE slide to the right and release  
to resume recording.  
REC PAUSE  
During recording slide to the right and release to  
increment the track (start a new audio file).  
3. REC PAUSE button  
During recording push and  
release to pause.  
To stop recording press and release STOP  
.
When paused the REC indicator will flash.  
6. REC LEVEL controls  
Turn to adjust the  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Example  
display.  
L
-dB  
record level when the  
LEVEL CONT. switch  
is at MANUAL.  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
R
b
a
c
REC  
LEVEL  
The Pause symbol (a) will be displayed.  
The Record symbol (b) will flash in the display  
The inside control (Right channel) and outside  
control (Left channel) turn together unless you  
hold one while turning the other.  
The Level meter (c) will remain active.  
The optimum record level is when the level meter  
goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go  
OVER.  
To resume recording slide the REC switch to the  
right and release.  
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Front continued  
sampling frequency  
bit rate  
After the third  
press file pa-  
rameters are  
displayed.  
L
-dB  
R
kbps  
REC PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
REC  
kHz  
L
-dB  
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
REC  
LEVEL  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
compression  
algorithm  
recording type  
7
8
9
PHONES  
7. PHONES jack  
Plug stereo head-  
phones in here.  
Current clock time  
hours:minutes:seconds  
After the fourth  
press Date and  
Time informa-  
tion is dis-  
TIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
PM  
-dB  
Adjust headphone volume with the HP/SPK  
volume control.  
played.  
After the fifth press the display returns to the  
default: remaining record time on the card.  
Headphones are active during recording and  
playback.  
Record time on track  
During Record  
During playback plugging in headphones mutes  
the internal speaker.  
TRACKTIME  
the default display  
is Record time on  
the current track.  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
DISPLAY  
8. DISPLAY button  
Press and release to tab  
through alternate infor-  
mation displays.  
The first press of the DISPLAY button switches  
to remaining record time for the card.  
The second press switches to file parameters.  
The third press switches to date and time.  
The fourth press returns to the default.  
Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and  
Play.  
remaining record time on card  
During Stop:  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
Default display is  
Remaining  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
playing time  
During Playback  
the default display  
record time for  
the card.  
Example display.  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
R
is playing time on  
the current track.  
-dB  
TRACK  
L
-dB  
R
After the first press  
track information  
is displayed.  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
The first press switches to file parameters.  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
The second press switches to date and time.  
The third press returns to the default.  
Total tracks on CF card.  
After the second  
press EDL mark  
information is  
displayed.  
LIGHT  
9. LIGHT button  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
Press and release to  
momentarily turn the Dis-  
play light on.  
-dB  
MARK  
Total EDL marks on CF card.  
Press and hold for three seconds to switch the  
Display light on.  
Press and release to switch the Display light  
off.  
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OpenDoor Power Down is displayed for about  
one second.  
Front continued  
REC PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
REC  
L
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
REC  
LEVEL  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
10  
CF card slot  
Card eject  
button  
KEY LOCK  
10. KEY LOCK switch  
The KEY LOCK switch  
CF card door  
secures the PMD670 in the  
state it is in during Record,  
Playback or Stop.  
Card eject button  
The Card eject button has two positions: click  
out (a) and click in (b).  
Slide the switch to the right to turn KEY LOCK on.  
a
b
Only these controls will work:  
Display LIGHT button.  
POWER switch - Works during Playback or Stop.  
PRE REC switch.  
If you try to operate a button or switch that is  
locked, "HOLD" appears briefly in the display.  
To eject a CF card:  
1. If recording or in playback push STOP  
TRACKTIME  
L
-dB  
R
.
Example display:  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
If other operations are in progress cancel them  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
by pushing STOP  
complete.  
2. Open the CF card door*.  
or wait for them to  
Left side  
11  
12  
3. Push and release the Card eject button so it is  
in click out position (a).  
4. Push the Card eject button from the click out  
position to the click in position (b).  
CHARGE  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DC IN 13V  
I/O  
OUT  
*Opening the CF card door turns power off. If  
recording is in progress, opening the Memory card  
door automatically stops recording and writes  
critical track information to properly close the file  
before powering off.  
CHARGE  
11. CHARGE indicator  
Lit when optional Ni-Cd  
battery is charging.  
To insert a CF card:  
1. Push and release the Card eject button so it is  
in the click in position (b above).  
2. Fully insert the CF  
card.  
12. CF card compartment  
Pull to open to access the CF card.  
3. Close the CF card  
door.  
Note: If the CF card door won't latch, check that  
the Card eject button is in the click in position (b  
above).  
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Security  
IN: Connect to the digital out of a digital audio  
component. PCM audio data input at 44.1 and 48  
kHz can be recorded.  
The supplied Memory compart-  
ment security screw requires  
(3mm x  
using a small Phillips screwdriver  
to open the Memory compartment  
This input has to be selected in the Input menu for  
the signal to be recorded. See INPUT button.  
10mm long)  
door. That reduces the possibility that the CF card will  
be misplaced or stolen.  
OUT: Connect to the digital in of a digital audio  
component.  
• Only files with sample frequencies of 48 or  
44.1kHz can be output.  
• Digital audio is only output during normal or  
EDL playback.  
• The receiving component must be able to  
accept audio in SPDIF (IEC-958-II) format.  
• The receiving component must be able to  
accept a sampling frequency of 48 or  
44.1kHz.  
d
c
1. Remove the plastic pin (c) and then the  
retainer (d).  
DC IN 13V  
2. Add the screw. Tighten the screw with a small  
Phillips screwdriver tight enough so the screw  
cannot be removed with a fingernail.  
14. DC IN 13V jack  
Plug the supplied AC  
adapter in here. The power  
supplied is 1.0A at 13V AC.  
The PMD670 automatically  
switches to adapter power  
if it was running on battery power. If AC power is  
interrupted by a power outage or unplugging the  
adapter the PMD670 automatically switches to  
battery power.  
Left side continued  
I/O  
13  
15. I/O port  
Plug the supplied I/O cable in  
here and connect the other end  
to your computer (PC or MAC).  
CHARGE  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DC IN 13V  
I/O  
OUT  
The connection makes it easy to copy audio files  
to your computer's hard drive or a CD. The I/O  
connection can only be made active when the  
PMD670 is off (neither recording or during play-  
back).  
14 15  
13. DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks  
RCA jacks for connect-  
DIGITAL  
IN  
ing the PMD670 to an  
audio component that  
accepts or outputs digital  
audio signals.  
OUT  
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How to connect via the I/O port  
What will appear on your computer is a file titled  
PMD670.EDL and a folder (directory) titled  
MPGLANG1. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder  
are numbered from 1001 through the number of  
tracks recorded to a maximum of 1999. The file  
extension will be .mp3, .wav, .bwf or .mpg de-  
pending on the Algor/File parameters that were  
set for the recording.  
1
3
MARGIN RESET  
2
POWER  
i / O MENU/STORE  
Diagram of file structure (assuming .mp3 files).  
Root  
PMD670.EDL  
1. Connect the cable to the PMD670 and your  
computer.  
MPGLANG1  
2. Slide the POWER switch on the PMD670 to  
the right and release to power off.  
1001.MP3  
1002.MP3  
3. Press and hold the I/O MENU/STORE button  
while you slide the POWER switch on the  
PMD670 to the right and release to power on.  
1003.MP3  
.
.
.
.
.
.
This display appears:  
1999.MP3  
The CF card in the PMD670 appears as a re-  
movable device on your computer. The audio  
files are in a MPGLANG1 folder.  
Changes made to file names or file structure  
made on your computer will prevent file  
recognitiion and therefore playback in the  
PMD670.  
CAUTION: Only copy audio files (tracks) to other  
volumes. Do not modify or delete the EDL file. If  
the EDL file is missing or damaged PMD670 will  
not be able to recognize one or more recorded  
tracks or all tracks.  
However audio files from your computer that are  
renamed using the file names above and put into  
the structure above may be playable on the  
PMD670. For example, if you name an mp3 audio  
file 1234.MP3 and place it in MPGLANG1 folder  
the PMD670 may play it.  
See the enclosed CD for demo PMDEdit soft-  
ware for computer audio file manipulation.  
PMDEdit is a full featured software suite de-  
signed for Marantz Professional digital recorders  
available for purchase at www.marantzpro.com/  
Products/PMDEdit.html or at (630) 741-0330.  
Power off and power the PMD670 back on to  
resume recording or playback.  
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LINE  
IN  
Right side  
LINE  
OUT  
17. LINE OUT/IN  
jacks  
16 17  
18  
L
Plug external line  
level audio devices  
in here.  
L
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
L
R
PHANTOM  
+48V  
ON  
MIC  
REMOTE  
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
R
OFF  
1
GND  
2
HOT  
COLD  
3
LINE OUT jacks  
REMOTE  
16. Remote jack  
Plug a wired remote (not  
supplied) in here.  
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to  
connect to the input of an amplifier or other  
external unit.  
During playback what is output on the L or R  
channel depends on the recording and for a  
Stereo or Dual Mono recording, the setting of the  
ANALOG OUT switch.  
Wiring  
diagram  
LINE IN jacks  
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to  
connect to the output of an external unit.  
2.5 mm jack  
A switch connected to the 2.5mm mini jack off  
(open) and on (closed) does the following de-  
pending on the RemoteMode setting:  
To record, mono, stereo, or LR mono LINE input  
must be selected in the input select menu. See  
INPUT button.  
RemoteMode:  
L
R
MIC  
18. MIC IN jacks  
Plug external micro-  
phones in here.  
Start Stop  
During record or playback switch remote off to  
pause, on to resume.  
2
2
1
1
3
3
For mono recording  
use the Left jack.  
1
2
COLD  
GND  
3
HOT  
EDL Mark  
During record or playback switch remote to on  
to add an EDL mark.  
To record, stereo with MIC input, DLmono with  
MIC input, mono with MIC input, or LRmono with  
MIC input must be selected in the input select  
menu. See INPUT button.  
PWR REC  
During POWER off, switch remote to on to  
turn power on and begin recording.  
During recording, switch remote to off to stop  
recording and power off.  
Notes:  
XLR pinout is 1 ground, 2 hot and 3 cold.  
Microphones with a PHONE jack can be used  
with an adapter (not supplied) from PHONE to  
XLR.  
M.Track  
During recording, switch remote to on to  
increment the track. A new track is created at  
that point. There is no break in recording.  
See Remote Mode on page 36 to set or change  
the Remote Mode.  
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Installing the carry strap  
Right side continued  
19  
LINE  
OUT  
1. Attach a strap  
retainer through the  
round hole.  
L
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
R
PHANTOM  
+48V  
MIC  
L
ON  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
OFF  
1
GND  
2
HOT  
COLD  
3
20  
LINE  
OUT  
19. PHANTOM +48V switch  
Switch to ON to provide 48V  
of power for a condenser  
microphone(s).  
PHANTOM  
+48V  
REMOTE  
2. Add carry strap.  
ON  
ON: +48V is supplied to  
power condenser  
microphone(s).  
LINE  
3. Close strap  
retainer.  
OUT  
OFF  
REMOTE  
OFF: No microphone power is supplied.  
Microphone recommendations  
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which  
require additional power either phantom power  
from the PMD670 or from another source) are  
recommended because they provide greater  
sensitivity, and higher quality audio recording.  
Bottom  
21  
Dynamic microphone(s) can be used but do not  
yield optimum audio quality recordings.  
Consult with your local dealer to select the  
appropriate microphone(s) for your specific  
application. In many cases they can demonstrate  
the various performances and characteristics of  
microphones for your use.  
21. Battery com-  
partment  
Press and slide  
at arrow to open  
the Battery  
20 .  
Carry studs  
compartment.  
Attach the supplied carry  
strap here.  
LINE  
OUT  
REMOTE  
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Battery power  
The PMD670 can operate on several types of  
battery power.  
Hint:  
Keep fully charged batteries in the PMD670  
when recording using AC power. Otherwise if AC  
power is interrupted, as much as 30 minutes of  
your recording could be lost.  
tab  
Eight AA alkaline batteries and the supplied  
battery carrier can be used. Alkaline batteries  
can power recording or playback for about *6  
hours.  
ribbon  
Install the battery carrier with tab as shown and  
over the ribbon for easy battery carrier removal.  
AA size rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries  
can be used in the supplied battery carrier, but  
those cannot be recharged with the PMD670's  
built in charger.  
Replace the battery compartment cover*.  
An optional Ni-Cd battery model RB1100 can be  
charged in the PMD670. The RB1100 can also  
be charged with an optional charger model  
BC600. Ni-Cd batteries can power recording or  
playback for about *5 hours.  
tab  
An optional Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery  
model RB1650 can be used, but cannot be  
recharged with the PMD670's built-in charger. It  
requires charger model BC600. Ni-MH batteries  
can power recording or playback for about *7  
hours.  
ribbon  
Installing an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery  
*Using compact flash media.  
Installing AA size batteries:  
Power off, turn the PMD670 over.  
Install the battery with tab as shown and over the  
ribbon for easy battery removal*.  
*When changing battery type, for optimal battery  
performance, be sure you change the Batt_Type  
menu setting.  
Press and push in  
the direction of the  
arrow to remove  
the battery com-  
partment cover.  
The optional Ni-Cd battery is charged only when:  
• The AC adaptor is connected.  
• The Ni-Cd battery is loaded correctly in the  
battery compartment.  
• The power to the PMD670 is off.  
While charging (about 3 hours) the CHARGE  
indicator will blink.  
Install 8 AA size batter-  
ies to the battery carrier  
with the - ends towards  
the springs.  
When the Ni-Cd battery charge cycle is complete  
the CHARGE indicator will be lit and steady.  
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Display  
8. Upper alphanumeric display  
Displays a variety of information including  
remaining recording time, clock time, menu  
settings etc. Associated labels are display  
items 1-7 and 9-10.  
8
9 10 11 12 13 14  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7  
TOTALTRACKTIME  
REC REMAIN kbps  
A-B  
L
-dB  
R
00  
12  
0
20  
over  
40  
6
2
kHz  
AM  
PM  
-dB  
S.SKIP  
INT  
TRACK  
MARK  
MIC  
LINE  
9. AM / PM label  
Displays AM or PM when clock time is dis-  
played.  
15 16  
17  
18  
19 20 21 22 23  
1. REC label  
10. kHz label  
The REC label appears with other labels in  
this area to indicate TOTAL REC TIME or  
REC TIME REMAINING displayed on the  
upper alphanumeric display.  
The kHz label appears to indicate that the  
last five places in the Upper alphanumeric  
display is frequency in kiloHertz.  
11. L -dB R level meter labels  
L is the label for the upper (Left) level meter.  
-dB is the label for the center level meter  
scale in decibels.  
2. TOTAL label  
The TOTAL label appears with other labels in  
this area to indicate TOTAL REC TIME, or  
TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING displayed on  
the upper alphanumeric display.  
R is the label for the lower (Right) level  
meter.  
3. TRACK label  
12. Upper level meter  
The louder the sound input to the recorder on  
the Left channel the more bars are displayed.  
The TRACK label appears with other labels in  
this area to indicate TRACK TIME displayed  
on the upper alphanumeric display.  
13. Decibel scale  
The scale in dB (decibels) for the upper and  
lower level meters.  
4. REMAIN label  
The REMAIN label appears with other labels  
in this area to indicate REC TIME REMAIN-  
ING, or TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING  
displayed on the upper alphanumeric display.  
14. Lower level meter  
The louder the sound input to the recorder on  
the Right channel the more bars are dis-  
played.  
5. TIME label  
The TIME label appears with other labels in  
this area to indicate REC TIME REMAINING,  
TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING, or TRACK  
TIME displayed on the upper alphanumeric  
display.  
15. TRACK label  
The TRACK label appears to indicate that the  
number displayed on the left of the lower  
alphanumeric display is the track number.  
6. kbps label  
16. MARK label  
The kbps label appears to indicate that the  
first five places in the upper alphanumeric  
display are kilobytes per second.  
The MARK label appears to indicate that the  
number displayed on the left of the lower  
alphanumeric display is the EDL Mark num-  
ber.  
7. A-B label  
A- indicates that the beginning (A point) of an  
A-B loop has been set.  
17. Lower alphanumeric display  
Displays a variety of information including  
remaining recording algorithm, date, track  
number, number of tracks on CF card, EDL  
A-B indicates that the ending (B point) of an  
A-B loop has also been set.  
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TOTALTRACKTIME  
REC REMAIN kbps  
A-B  
L
-dB  
R
00  
12  
0
20  
over  
40  
6
2
kHz  
AM  
PM  
-dB  
S.SKIP  
INT  
TRACK  
MARK  
MIC  
LINE  
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26  
Mark number, number of EDL Marks on CF card  
etc. Associated labels are display items 15  
and 16.  
flashing indicates that battery has ap-  
proximately 1 to 3 minutes of record or  
playback time remaining.  
18. MIC/INT MIC label  
The MIC label appears when external micro-  
phones are selected.  
The REC indicator light will flash. If BEEP is  
set to On the PMD670 will also beep.  
The INT MIC label appears when input se-  
lected for recording is the internal micro-  
phone.  
If the PMD670 continues to operate it will  
automatically shut down. If recording it will  
write track information, stop recording and  
power off. If in playback it will stop playback  
and power off.  
19. LINE label  
The LINE label appears when input(s) se-  
lected for recording is (are) the LINE IN jacks.  
indicates that battery charge is depleted or  
no battery is installed.  
20. Record  
The Record symbol appears when the  
PMD670 is in record mode. Appears with the  
Play symbol when recording. Appears flashing  
when in record pause.  
24. S.SKIP label  
The Silent Skip label appears when Silent  
Skip is enabled.  
21. Play  
25. Margin level  
The Play symbol appears when the PMD670  
is in playback, playback pause, recording,  
record pause.  
The Margin level is displayed. The PMD670  
holds this display at the highest level  
achieved during the current recording. If  
more than 0 dB, OV is displayed. To reset  
the Margin level press and release the  
MARGIN RESET button.  
22. Pause  
The Pause symbol appears when the  
PMD670 is in playback pause, or record  
pause.  
26. -dB label  
The -dB label applies to the Peak level  
display.  
23. Battery  
The Battery symbol appears in most displays  
to indicate battery charge.  
indicates that battery charge is okay.  
Care and Maintenance  
indicates that battery charge is getting low  
and there is approximately 5 to 10 minutes of  
record or playback time available.  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
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Recording time chart  
The recording time available on a CF card depends on the size of the card in MB, the recording type (.mp3, .mp2 or PCM), the  
bitrate of the recording and if recording in mono or stereo.  
This Recording time chart lists approximate recording times based on those factors.  
bitrate  
.mp3  
32 MB  
32 kbps  
mono  
64 kbps  
stereo  
40 kbps  
mono  
80 kbps  
stereo  
64 kbps  
mono  
128 kbps  
stereo  
80 kbps  
mono  
160 kbps  
stereo  
128kbps  
mono  
256 kbps 160 kbps  
320 kbps  
stereo  
stereo  
mono  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
17:44:00  
23:33:08  
35:28:00  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
11:46:34  
17:44:00  
35:28:00  
1:46:24  
3:32:48  
7:05:36  
14:11:12  
18:50:30  
28:22:24  
56:44:48  
0:53:12  
1:46:24  
3:32:48  
7:05:36  
9:25:15  
14:11:12  
28:22:24  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
11:46:34  
17:44:00  
35:28:00  
0:33:15  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
5:53:17  
8:52:00  
17:44:00  
0:53:12  
1:46:24  
3:32:48  
7:05:36  
9:25:15  
14:11:12  
28:22:24  
0:26:36  
0:53:12  
1:46:24  
3:32:48  
4:42:38  
7:05:36  
14:11:12  
0:33:15  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
5:53:17  
8:52:00  
17:44:00  
0:16:38  
0:33:15  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
2:56:38  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
0:26:36  
0:53:12  
1:46:24  
3:32:48  
4:42:38  
7:05:36  
14:11:12  
0:13:18  
0:26:36  
0:53:12  
1:46:24  
2:21:19  
3:32:48  
7:05:36  
64 MB  
CARD  
SIZE  
128 MB  
256 MB  
340 MB  
512 MB  
(1 GB) 1024 MB 70:56:00  
bitrate  
.mp2  
32 MB  
32 kbps  
mono  
64 kbps  
stereo  
48 kbps  
mono  
96 kbps  
stereo  
64 kbps  
mono  
128 kbps  
stereo  
96 kbps  
mono  
192 kbps  
stereo  
128 kbps 256 kbps 192 kbps  
384 kbps  
stereo  
mono  
stereo  
mono  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
17:44:00  
23:33:08  
35:28:00  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
11:46:34  
17:44:00  
35:28:00  
1:39:45  
3:19:30  
6:39:00  
13:18:00  
17:39:51  
26:36:00  
53:12:00  
0:49:53  
1:39:45  
3:19:30  
6:39:00  
8:49:55  
13:18:00  
26:36:00  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
11:46:34  
17:44:00  
35:28:00  
0:33:15  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
5:53:17  
8:52:00  
17:44:00  
0:49:53  
1:39:45  
3:19:30  
6:39:00  
8:49:55  
13:18:00  
26:36:00  
0:24:56  
0:49:53  
1:39:45  
3:19:30  
4:24:58  
6:39:00  
13:18:00  
0:33:15  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
4:26:00  
5:53:17  
8:52:00  
17:44:00  
0:16:38  
0:33:15  
1:06:30  
2:13:00  
2:56:38  
4:26:00  
8:52:00  
0:24:56  
0:49:53  
1:39:45  
3:19:30  
4:24:58  
6:39:00  
13:18:00  
0:12:28  
0:24:56  
0:49:53  
1:39:45  
2:12:29  
3:19:30  
6:39:00  
64 MB  
CARD  
SIZE  
128 MB  
256 MB  
340 MB  
512 MB  
(1 GB) 1024 MB 70:56:00  
fs  
32 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
48 kHz  
PCM  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
340 MB  
512 MB  
mono  
stereo  
mono  
stereo  
mono  
stereo  
0:08:20  
0:16:40  
0:33:20  
1:06:40  
1:28:33  
2:13:20  
0:04:10  
0:08:20  
0:16:40  
0:33:20  
0:44:16  
1:06:40  
2:13:20  
0:06:03  
0:12:06  
0:24:11  
0:48:23  
1:04:15  
1:36:45  
3:13:30  
0:03:01  
0:06:03  
0:12:06  
0:24:11  
0:32:07  
0:48:23  
1:36:45  
0:05:33  
0:11:07  
0:22:13  
0:44:27  
0:59:02  
1:28:54  
2:57:47  
0:02:47  
0:05:33  
0:11:07  
0:22:13  
0:29:31  
0:44:27  
1:28:54  
CARD  
SIZE  
(1 GB) 1024 MB 4:26:41  
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE  
Some playback and editing programs do not  
support MP2/MP3 or Broadcast Wave (.bwf)  
formats. Consult the Marantz Professional  
website at www.marantzpro.com for links to  
programs that support MP2/MP3 and Broadcast  
Wave Format.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Should faults occur, it is in many cases not necessary  
to consult your dealer or technical service department.  
On the basis of the following checks, you will be able  
to rectify a number of conditions yourself without  
difficulty. If the condition cannot be remedied after the  
following check, please consult your dealer or contact  
Marantz Professional at 630 741 0330.  
The rechargeable battery not recharging  
• check that the CHARGE indicator is flashing  
during charging and lit and steady when charging  
is complete.  
The PMD670 does not turn on  
Check power  
• check AC adaptor connections  
• check that Power is turned off on the PMD670  
• install fresh batteries  
• check AC adaptor connections  
Rechargeable battery life low  
The PMD670 turns on then turns itself off  
• install fresh batteries  
• make sure you fully charge and discharge the Ni-  
Cd battery during each charge cycle  
• replace battery  
The PMD670 seems to record but there is no sound  
on playback  
Media cards that are heavily used should be occa-  
sionally reformatted to avoid audio problems due to  
fragmentation.  
• check input settings (For example, if LINE input is  
selected and no input is connected to the LINE IN  
jacks the PMD670 will record silence.)  
If the PMD670 exhibits erratic behavior, the micropro-  
cessor can be reset by, powering off, disconnecting  
AC power and removing batteries.  
The PMD670 will not playback  
• check EDL switch, if ON switch to OFF  
No audio playback through headphones or internal  
speaker  
Record setting recommendations  
• check HP/SPK VOLUME control setting  
• check a different track or CF card  
Recording a meeting  
LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC.  
The PMD670 will not record  
• check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not  
been recorded  
ANC switch at  
.
Factory default settings.  
Input: INT MIC mono or MIC mono  
Menu settings:  
• check that the PMD670 acknowledges the CF  
card  
Algor/File: mono, MP3, 44.1kHz, 32 kbps, .mp3.  
M.Track: On  
S.Skip: On  
No signal from microphone input  
• chedk input selection  
• check REC level control settings  
• check if microphone(s) require Phantom power  
Beep: On  
A.PowOff: Yes  
Excessive noise  
• check cable connections  
Recording music  
LEVEL CONT. switch at MANUAL.  
ANC switch at FLAT.  
Input: MIC stereo  
Playback on a PC results in poor sound  
• check quality of PC sound card and program  
• check frequency conversion program*  
Menu settings:  
Algor/File: Stereo, MP3,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .mp3.  
M.Track: Off  
S.Skip: Off  
*The PMD670 records audio files with a sampling  
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert  
the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate con-  
verter). Only high quality sample rate converters  
should be used.  
Beep: Off  
A.PowOff: Yes  
Menu settings (highest quality):  
Algor/File: Stereo, PCM,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .wav.  
M.Track: Off  
PC cannot read files  
• check if the files are MP2 or MP2 with a .wav file  
extension Some PC's cannot interpret this combi-  
nation. Try renaming the MP2 file so it has a .mp2  
or .mp3 file extension.  
S.Skip: Off  
Beep: Off  
A.PowOff: Yes  
• check the capability of the PC program  
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SPECIFICATIONS*  
Digital audio system  
General  
Headphone Output power ............... 20 mW/32 ohms  
Speaker Output power .................... 100 mW/4 ohms  
Phantom power ......................................+48V, 10mA  
Power consumption  
System ........................................ Solid State Recorder  
Usable Media ...................................CF memory cards  
(Microdrive) cards  
Recording/Playback ......................................5.2 W  
Charging ................................................ 12 W max  
Standby (battery driven).............................2.2 mW  
Battery life (Alkaline) ........................6 hours (typical)  
Dimensions  
Recording and media methods  
.mp2 ........................ MPEG1 Layer II compression  
.mp3 ....................... MPEG1 Layer III compression  
.mp3 ...................... MPEG2 Layer III compression*  
*for all half sample rates.  
Width............................................. 264 mm (10.4")  
Height ............................................... 55 mm (2.0")  
Depth .............................................. 185 mm (7.3")  
Weight .......................................1.3 kg (2 lbs. 14 oz.)  
Included accessories  
PCM ............................................16 bit linear PCM  
Recording bit rate (selectable)  
MP2 mono...................192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32 kbps  
MP2 stereo................ 384, 256,192,128, 96, 64 kbps  
MP3 mono...................160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32 kbps  
MP3 stereo................ 320, 256,160,128, 80, 64 kbps  
AC adapter........................................................... 1  
Battery carrier ...................................................... 1  
Carry strap ........................................................... 1  
Carry strap retainers ............................................ 2  
Screws (ISO 3x10 mm) ........................................ 3  
Plastic pin and retainer ........................................ 1  
I/O cable .............................................................. 1  
User Guide........................................................... 1  
Optional accessories**  
Sampling frequency  
Analog .................. 48, 44.1, 32, 24*, 22.05*, 16* kHz  
*except MP2  
Digital .................................................... 48, 44.1 kHz  
Number of channels ..................... 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)  
Frequency response....................... 20,000 Hz (-0.5dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
IEC-A weighted .......................................LINE 86 dB  
MIC 65 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Ni-Cd battery pack .................................... RB1100  
Ni-MH battery pack ................................... RB1650  
Battery charger ........................................... BC600  
Carrying cover (vinyl) ................................ CLC670  
Carrying bag ............................................ PRC300  
Professional reporter's bag ...................... PRC600  
Attache carrying case ................................. CA200  
**See www.marantzpro.com for details.  
at 0 VU (PCM)........................................ LINE 0.03%  
MIC 0.08%  
Dynamic Range ...................................................86 dB  
Inputs  
MIC IN L/R  
*Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Type ....................... XLR (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)  
Input Sensitivity (MIC) ......... 1.2 mVrms/6.5 kohms  
LINE IN L/R  
Menu defaults  
Menu  
default  
selecion  
Date/Time  
2003-2099  
US  
Europe  
Type ........................................................ RCA jack  
Input Sensitivity................... 300 mVrms/20 kohms  
DIGITAL IN  
2003  
JAN  
1
2003  
JAN  
1
JAN-DEC  
1-31  
Type ........................................................ RCA jack  
Input impedance ...................................... 75 ohms  
Standard input level ................................. 0.5 Vp-p  
Sampling frequency ............................ 44.1/48 kHz  
Format ............................. SPDIF (IEC 958 TypeII)  
AM/PM 0:00-11:59  
AM 0:00  
M/D/Y  
AM 0:00  
D/M/Y  
DateForm  
Algor/File  
stereo/mono  
PCM/MP2/MP3  
kHz  
Mono  
MP3  
44.1  
32  
.mp3  
On  
Off  
Off  
03  
-40  
Off  
20  
-40  
Off  
On  
Y
Alkaline  
Start/Stop  
0000000  
0000000  
0000000  
Stereo  
MP2  
48  
128  
.mpg  
On  
Off  
Off  
03  
-40  
Off  
20  
-40  
Off  
On  
Y
Alkaline  
Start/Stop  
0000000  
0000000  
0000000  
bit rate kbps  
extension  
Outputs  
LINE OUT L/R  
M.Track  
SeamlsPly  
S.Skip  
Type ........................................................ RCA jack  
Standard level ......................2 Vrms max./2 kohms  
DIGITAL OUT  
seconds  
dB  
A.Cue  
milliseconds  
dB  
Type ........................................................ RCA jack  
Output impedance.................................... 75 ohms  
Standard output level ............................... 0.5 Vp-p  
Sampling frequency ............................ 44.1/48 kHz  
Format ............................ SPDIF (IEC-958 Type II)  
S.Play  
Beep  
A.PowOFF  
Batt_Type  
RemoteMode  
ID1  
ID2  
ID3  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
How You Can Get Service  
Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against  
manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a  
period of one year parts and labor.  
1.  
If your unit needs service in the USA, contact our  
service referral at the appropriate telephone number  
indicated below. We will advise you of the name and  
location of one or more authorized service centers  
from which service may be obtained. Please do not  
return the unit directly to us.  
Except as specified below, this warranty covers defects in  
material and workmanship. The following are not covered  
under warranty:  
2.  
3.  
You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to  
ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs  
are covered by the warranty, we will pay return  
shipping charges to your location anywhere in the  
United States or its territories.  
1. Damage, deterioration, malfunction or failure to meet  
performance specifications resulting from:  
a) Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect or  
unauthorized product modification.  
Whenever warranty service is required, you must  
present the original dated sales receipt or other proof  
of date purchased.  
b) Improper installation, removal or maintenance, or  
failure to follow supplied instructions.  
c) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz  
authorized agent.  
Limitation of Implied Warranties  
d) Any shipment (claims must be presented to the  
carrier).  
e) Any cause other than a defect of manufacturing.  
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantabil-  
ity and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in  
duration to the length of this warranty.  
2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes  
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the  
product.  
Exclusion of Damages  
Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or  
replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option.  
Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other  
products caused by any defects in Marantz products,  
damages based on inconvenience or loss of use of the  
product, or any other damages, whether incidental, conse-  
quential, or otherwise.  
3. Any serialized product on which the serial number has  
been defaced, modified or removed.  
4. Batteries and battery chargers.  
5. Accessories, including but not limited to: cables, mount-  
ing hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, power  
cords and adapters, and carry cases.  
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.  
6. Products purchased outside of the United States, its  
possessions or territories.  
Non-transferable warranty  
How State Law Relates to the Warranty  
This Warranty may be enforced only by the original pur-  
chaser.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other rights which may vary from State to State.  
What We Will Pay For  
Marantz Professional Service Number:  
We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items  
covered by the warranty.  
Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 741-0330  
This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and  
its possessions or territories.  
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®
Marantz is a registered trademark.  
2003/6  

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